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A plate piled high with delicious Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, drizzled with syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.

These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Combine the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast into delightful bites. This recipe is perfect for a fun family breakfast or a special brunch treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 5 leftover cinnamon rolls baked and cooled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for the skillet
For Serving
  • maple syrup
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut each leftover cinnamon roll in half horizontally and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Dip each halved cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of butter. Cook the dipped cinnamon rolls for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  5. Transfer them to a serving platter and serve warm with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

This recipe is a fun way to use up leftover cinnamon rolls and create a unique breakfast or dessert experience.

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